Brussels, Belgium - After having remained vague on exact amounts and sources for financing to effectively counter climate change in developing countries, the EUs Economic and Finance ministers failed once again to agree at the Ecofin Council in Luxembourg today.
WWF is deeply disappointed that even after prolonged discussions, the Council was unable to table any conclusions.
"Its six weeks to Copenhagen, developing countries are facing climate disasters, this is not the time to keep stalling", said Jason Anderson, Head of European Climate and Energy Policy at WWF European Policy Office.
Their failure leaves it to the EUs Environment ministers tomorrow, and subsequently the Heads of States at the European Council on 29/30 October to agree on a strong common position. Without this strong common position, EU leadership at the Copenhagen climate talks in December will not be credible, endangering the outcome of the talks.
Further information:
Jason Anderson, Head of Climate and Energy Policy, WWF European Policy Office: +32 474 837 603
Stephanie Rhomberg, Communications and Press Officer Climate & Energy: +32 495 273 319
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